Music and Performing Arts Librarian | University of Kentucky Job at University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

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  • University of Kentucky
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Department Name: 88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

Job Summary:

Music and Performing Arts Librarian

The University of Kentucky Libraries is vital to fulfilling the goals of enhancing and expanding the university's research enterprise, and we are looking for a faculty librarian to serve as a Music and Performing Arts Librarian. Reporting to the Director of the Fine Arts & Design Library, the Music and Performing Arts Librarian will support faculty and staff, students, and visiting researchers and collaborate with colleagues across the UK Libraries to curate library collections and support research in music and the performing arts. This position will also serve as liaison librarian to the School of Music and the department of Theatre and Dance.

The University of Kentucky Libraries' guiding principle is Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. This principle informs all aspects of our work and requires all library personnel to actively consider and address barriers that permeate institutional structures and systems. Viewing our work through this EDI lens, we are committed to building collections, enhancing services, and providing spaces that reflect and support individuals with diverse perspectives and abilities.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as liaison librarian to and actively develop professional relationships with faculty, staff, and students in the UK College of Fine Arts School of Music and department of Theatre & Dance, working with researchers to identify collaborations, partnerships, and research opportunities.
  • Provide in-depth, specialized research consultations for students, faculty, and visiting scholars researching within music and performing arts disciplines.
  • Actively engage students and faculty in course-based library instruction through direct interaction, in-class instruction (both in-person and online), instructional materials development, and collection enhancement, working closely with classroom faculty to promote information literacy.
  • Contribute to Libraries-wide programs to educate and inform faculty and students about scholarly communication and intellectual property issues, and advocate for sustainable models of open access.
  • Collaborate on Libraries-wide outreach programs promoting library services and resources.
  • Participate in the research and scholarship of academic librarianship and music and performing arts librarianship through professional presentations, publications, exhibitions and performances, and other means.
  • Contribute to national and international conversations about music and performing arts librarianship through active service and participation in scholarly and professional organizations.
  • Maintain knowledge of current and emerging trends in the field of music and performing arts librarianship.
  • Participate in faculty governance and other shared leadership opportunities.

    Required Qualifications
  • A master's degree in library and information science from an American Library Association ( ALA ) accredited program, or an equivalent relevant degree
  • A demonstrated understanding of the needs of students, faculty, and researchers in music and/or the performing arts
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position through research, publication, and/or professional engagement

    Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working in an academic library or a music and/or performing arts library
  • An undergraduate or advanced degree in music, or a combination of relevant degrees anddemonstrated professional experience in music or the performing arts

    As a member of the UKL faculty, this position participates in planning, shared governance, and UK Libraries-wide faculty activities. This is a full-time, 12-month, tenure eligible position in the Librarian Title Series (open rank) which requires scholarship, professional development, and service that contributes to the effectiveness of UK Libraries, the university, and the profession as outlined in Administrative Regulation 2:7 ( Your Distribution of Effort ( DOE ) range: Primary assignment: 70-80%, Service/Prof. development and scholarship 20-30% and is reviewed at minimum annually each year. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The minimum salary for a Librarian IV is $57,000 and for a Librarian III is $62,500.

    Position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track eligible position. All career levels are encouraged to apply. The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. Recently recognized as one of the best employers in higher education by The Chronicle of Higher Education and ranked among America's Best Employers and Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes Magazine, the University of Kentucky strives to create an environment where all staff and faculty are embraced and supported. Employees are offered a wide array of excellent benefit options and more information is available at: Library tenure-track faculty are also eligible to receive a generous relocation allowance, start-up funding for research, and annual professional development/travel funds.

    The University of Kentucky is a public, land grant university of approximately 32,000 students, 3,500 faculty, and 15,000 staff dedicated to improving people's lives through excellence in education, research and creative work, service, and health care. With over 200 academic programs across sixteen colleges and professional schools, the University plays a critical leadership role by promoting diversity, inclusion, economic development, and human well-being. Located in the beautiful bluegrass region of central Kentucky, the University of Kentucky Libraries includes the main William T. Young Library, Medical Center Library, Special Collections Research Center, Fine Arts and Design Library, Education Library, Lexmark Library, and Science & Engineering Library. Combined library holdings total more than four million volumes. The system has a faculty of 55 and a support and professional staff of 85. UK Libraries currently uses the ExLibris Alma and Primo systems. UK Libraries memberships include the Association of Research Libraries, LYRASIS , ASERL , and the Center for Research Libraries. UK is a regional depository for government publications.

    To apply, interested applicants must complete a UK Online Academic Profile at and attach two documents:
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Cover letter

    Please include contact information for three references when prompted in the application. We ask that one of the references be your current supervisor. Please note, the current supervisor will only be contacted if you are selected for a final round of interviews on campus.

    If you have any questions, contact UKHR Employment, phone (859) 257-9555, press 2.

    Applications will be reviewed beginning 9/9/24 and continue until the position is filled which we look the position to start on or after 12/1/24.

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education:

A master's degree in library and information science from an American Library Association ( ALA ) accredited program, or an equivalent relevant degree.

Required Related Experience:

  • A demonstrated understanding of the needs of students, faculty, and researchers in music and/or the performing arts
  • Ability to meet the requirements of a tenure-track librarian position through research, publication, and/or professional engagement

Required License/Registration/Certification :

N/A

Preferred Education/Experience:

  • Experience working in an academic library or a music and/or performing arts library
  • An undergraduate or advanced degree in music, or a combination of relevant degrees and demonstrated professional experience in music or the performing arts

University Community of Inclusion:

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

About University of Kentucky

Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.

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